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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 4399 p4p, 2254 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 468 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Ganga's ribcage. Ganga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ganga blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel presses Ganga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga looks winded!
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ganga looking to stall.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diesel lands with a hook. Ganga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Ganga is rocked!
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Diesel is working Ganga over against the cage.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ganga is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel pushes Ganga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga.
Ganga has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Ganga manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ganga is taking a breather. Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganga on the ground.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Ganga has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganga jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Ganga is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganga is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ganga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Ganga trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Ganga passes into half guard.
Ganga controlling the action here.
Ganga maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diesel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ganga has cracked it and Diesel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ganga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sunil Ganga!
Sunil Ganga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 828 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 115 p4p, 263 weight class). Tuytuhlz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Hayato Sakuraba had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the cage it seems that Hayato Sakuraba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hayato Sakuraba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuytuhlz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuytuhlz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Hayato Sakuraba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuytuhlz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls and moves away.
Tuytuhlz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Tuytuhlz didn't expect that.
Tuytuhlz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sakuraba dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuytuhlz wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tuytuhlz tries to improve position but can't.
Tuytuhlz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuytuhlz's head but Tuytuhlz avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuytuhlz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuytuhlz is trying to improve his position.
Tuytuhlz is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Tuytuhlz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Tuytuhlz denies him.
Sakuraba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuytuhlz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tuytuhlz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuytuhlz wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Sakuraba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working Tuytuhlz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but Tuytuhlz is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tuytuhlz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Tuytuhlz is defending well.
Tuytuhlz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sakuraba connects with a decent elbow.
Sakuraba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Tuytuhlz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tuytuhlz is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba in the domination position with Tuytuhlz hanging on.
Sakuraba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tuytuhlz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakuraba but great work by Tuytuhlz.
Sakuraba wants to control but Tuytuhlz postures up.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Tuytuhlz crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba is not content to let Tuytuhlz control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Sakuraba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tuytuhlz defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
A punch combination from Tuytuhlz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls and moves away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
Tuytuhlz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakuraba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz has one of Sakuraba's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Tuytuhlz is defending well.
Tuytuhlz sneaks back into half guard.
Tuytuhlz trying to control here.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuytuhlz tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakuraba prevents Tuytuhlz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuytuhlz manages to get to full guard.
Sakuraba lands a couple of digs.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Tuytuhlz wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sakuraba connects with a nice short shot to Tuytuhlz's temple.
Tuytuhlz wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuytuhlz can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz wants to get back to full guard.
Tuytuhlz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuytuhlz wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakuraba prevents Tuytuhlz from improving his position.
Sakuraba winds up and cracks Tuytuhlz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuytuhlz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tuytuhlz quite badly. Tuytuhlz pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tuytuhlz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tuytuhlz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba!
During a confident post fight interview, Hayato Sakuraba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 2337 p4p, 525 weight class) and Kofi Ousmane (ranked 275 p4p, 75 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kofi Ousmane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ousmane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ousmane lands with a hook. Hoca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Ousmane - just one landing.
Hoca misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Hoca does no damage.
Hoca throws a right and a left that Ousmane avoids nicely.
Ousmane thuds his right hand into Hoca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Hoca catches Ousmane right on the button with a cross.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Hoca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ousmane misses with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a right hand to the body.
Ousmane throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ousmane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ousmane misses with a body punch
letting Hoca counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane staying out of range there.
Ousmane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ousmane!
Ousmane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hoca slips a jab and a cross from Ousmane.
Hoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoca throws a big counter combination but Ousmane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ousmane swinging wildly here.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
Hoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ousmane moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Ousmane misses with a looping left.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoca misses with a hook
and Ousmane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Ousmane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoca tests Ousmane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Hoca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Hoca works Ousmane's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Hoca slips a jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoca.
A jab from Hoca misses.
Nice defenses there by Ousmane.
Ousmane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ousmane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ousmane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoca manages to avoid it.
Hoca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ousmane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Hoca misses.
Hoca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ousmane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoca scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Ousmane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ousmane misses with a hook. Hoca ducked under it nicely.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ousmane misses the body punch
letting Hoca counter with a right hand.
Ousmane scores with a nice head shot.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Ousmane is rocked!
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ousmane throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoca counters with a crisp one two that drops Ousmane! Hoca thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ousmane to his feet! Ousmane is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kofi Ousmane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ousmane is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ousmane throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Ousmane connects with a body shot that sends Hoca's belly button to the back.
Ousmane seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoca blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hoca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ousmane throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca counters with a nice body shot.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Hoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Hoca.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ousmane.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane blocks a jab.
Hoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoca blocks a jab.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane takes a swing at Hoca's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
Ousmane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoca.
Ousmane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ousmane misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Ousmane moved out of range nicely.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca scores with a shot to the body.
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoca counters with a crisp right that sends Ousmane to the canvas! Hoca follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1544 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 173 p4p, 155 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Dux has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a hook
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dux.
Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Dux scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux blocking some punches.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dux scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Dux into the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dux pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - Dux dives into Williams's guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dux scores with a jab.
Williams tries to clinch
and Dux counters with a one-two to the body.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Dux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux scores with a punch to the head.
Williams wants to clinch but Dux slips to the side
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Dux swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dux.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dux.
Dux trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dux into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Dux scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Dux controls his hands.
Williams tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Dux blocking some punches.
Dux tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Dux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Dux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux has Williams pressed against the cage.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux wants to stall.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Dux thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux is looking to counter punch.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Dux misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Williams rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams blocking some punches.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Dux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux blocking some punches.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocking some punches.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Williams lands a left hand.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dux.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Dux wants to stall.
Williams misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Dux tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Dux prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with the head strike.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Dux throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux avoids the body shot from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams slips a straight right by Dux.
Dux throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Dux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux connects with a crisp jab.
Dux digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
A relieved looking Frank Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 422 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 70 p4p, 279 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Tassen manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tassen misses.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Tassen had a free shot at his head there.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Tassen throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Tassen and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to slow Tassen down with leg kicks.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tassen misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Tassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Tassen works Vieira's body with a nice hook.
Tassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira throws a big counter combination but Tassen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tassen looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tassen with a nice cross.
Tassen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Tassen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tassen. Tassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a crisp one two that drops Tassen! Vieira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tassen to his feet! Tassen is in big trouble!
Tassen is rocked!
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Tassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tassen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tassen misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tassen throws a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tassen looks to move away, Vieira throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.
Vieira lands a jab to Tassen's midsection.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tassen misses with a looping right.
Tassen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVieira.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Vieira throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tassen manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a jab.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vieira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tassen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Lee Tassen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Lee Tassen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Tassen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 2845 p4p, 215 weight class) and Guilherme Godoi (ranked 356 p4p, 31 weight class). Wade Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Godoi is out of range.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a left to the body.
Godoi scores with a body shot.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Godoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Godoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Godoi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Wilson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godoi cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Godoi digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
A jab from Godoi does it's job there.
Godoi lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Godoi waves Wilson back to his feet!
 Wilson is rocked!
Wilson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Godoi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Godoi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Wilson out cold! What a finish! Godoi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
A victorious Guilherme Godoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Wang (ranked 654 p4p, 702 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 97 p4p, 100 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Matthew Quigley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Wang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries to clinch up
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quigley walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quigley's corner calls for a 1-2. Quigley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang tries to clinch but Quigley moves away
and Quigley counters with a nice right hand that sends Wang toppling to the canvas! Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quigley finish him?!
Wang is rocked!
It looks like Charles Wang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wang is out on his feet! Quigley sets himself and nearly takes Wang's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
A very excited looking Matthew Quigley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Rinda (ranked 161 p4p, 380 weight class) and Smashy Cartwright (ranked 25 p4p, 56 weight class). Cartwright has chosen The Hammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anwar Rinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartwright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinda.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda connects with a looping right hand.
Rinda has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cartwright.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rinda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cartwright paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rinda - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 260 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 35 p4p, 135 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Azevedo Souza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azevedo Souza is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Shoenfeld pushes his legs off easily.
Azevedo Souza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoenfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
Shoenfeld avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Shoenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Shoenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Azevedo Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azevedo Souza is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Shoenfeld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Shoenfeld defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld moves into full guard.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoenfeld shoots and misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoenfeld.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shoenfeld defends it nicely.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoenfeld tries to avoid it but Azevedo Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoenfeld to the ground. Shoenfeld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoenfeld is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shoenfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shoenfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shoenfeld avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
Shoenfeld tries to move to mount but Azevedo Souza blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld laying and praying for a moment but Azevedo Souza takes advantage and regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep here but Shoenfeld controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shoenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Shoenfeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoenfeld.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoenfeld shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Shoenfeld seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo Souza tries to improve his position but Shoenfeld has taken his back! Shoenfeld has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Azevedo Souza tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shoenfeld pushes Azevedo Souza away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
After the big win, Brett Shoenfeld made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 338 p4p, 25 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 44 p4p, 5 weight class). Takashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 吉田兄弟 Rising. The key to victory for Shug Skinner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi pushes Skinner up against the cage in a clinch.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Takashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skinner.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Takashi clinches up with Skinner and pushes him back against the cage.
Takashi misses with some punches.
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Skinner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skinner passes into side control.
Takashi is looking to regain half guard here but Skinner keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Skinner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takashi keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Skinner working away.
Skinner happy to just control the position for now.
Takashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skinner is staying tight to Takashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skinner controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Takashi defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Skinner. Beautiful body shot.
Skinner misses with a lunging right hand
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skinner's guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Takashi trying to move into half guard but instead Skinner has managed to sweep!
Skinner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skinner manages to get himself to full guard.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner controlling the position.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skinner scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
And Takashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Skinner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Takashi avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Skinner.
Takashi wants to counter the offense by Skinner and move into the clinch position.
Takashi misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner throws a combination that misses
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Skinner didn't expect that.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi wants to take a breather but Skinner is having none of it.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Skinner won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the pace.
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skinner is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Takashi is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skinner misses with a left hand
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skinner!
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skinner's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Takashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skinner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takashi is trying to control. Skinner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takashi avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Takashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi lands a jab to Skinner's midsection.
Skinner moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.
Takashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takashi jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch but Skinner improves position.
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Skinner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Takashi pushing down on Skinner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skinner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Skinner is controlling Takashi's trapped leg to prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skinner won't allow Takashi to pass to mount.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
Takashi works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi trying to control the position but Skinner is working away.
Skinner struggling a bit here.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skinner controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skinner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skinner sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Takashi pushes him off.
Takashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skinner defends it well.
Takashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takashi trying to stall but Skinner improves his position.
Takashi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi moves out of range as Skinner strikes.
Takashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Skinner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Takashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takashi tries to clinch up.
Skinner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takashi.
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Takashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skinner is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takashi's defenses.
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Takashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Takashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skinner is trying to defend but Takashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skinner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Skinner won't allow it.
Takashi trying to advance position but Skinner counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skinner working a defensive guard but Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Takashi controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi uses his free foot to push down on Skinner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skinner.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Skinner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Takashi passes Skinner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Skinner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner is trying to control but can't.
Takashi trying to control the action but Skinner is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Skinner circles away.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Takashi shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is defending against the submission attempts here by Takashi.
Takashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Skinner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takashi has taken his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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